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TS Japan Rail is a travel consultancy / travel planner specializing in rail travel in Japan for both general tourists and rail enthusiasts.
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Tourist Trains – 「○○のはなし 」”Maru Maru no Hanashi” (Yamaguchi Prefecture Hagi~Shimonoseki)
The Maru Maru no Hanashi train 「○○のはなし」列車 The Train's Route The Train Interior On board service Schedule, Fares & Reservations Meals Scenery Where are the best views - from the train Interesting places to visit off the train... -
The secret why Shinkansen trains are clean – It is all about “Omotenashi”
This article is based on a TBS TV program that TSJR's Turner participated in. The program was made with the permission and help of JR Tokai and this article relates to the Tokaido Shinkansen at Tokyo Station, although the other JR compan... -
Explore Tokyo around the Yamanote Line
An easy way to see more of Tokyo - Take the Yamanote Line...and get off at those stations you do not hear too much about...Tokyo, a City of Villages...The Yamanote LineThe "other" interesting places to visit...TS Japan Rail's selectionSu... -
Tourist Trains – “Kairi” Niigata~Sakata (Yamagata Shonai)
IntroductionKairi - Sea and CountrysideRoute: Niigata~SakataThe Train, operation and booking informationA train designed for sightseeingDays of OperationTicketsBooking and more informationFor Rail Fans"Kairi" Places of InterestMurakami -... -
Special Train – West Express Ginga
What is The "West Express Ginga" (West Express銀河) Train Video: Introduced in 2020 by JR West the West Express Ginga is a special tourist train, but with a difference. It has both luxury (Green) seating and sleeping births. It also incl... -
Exploring San’in by Train – Rivers, Sea, Mountains & Forests with lots of culture and good food!
Introduction - getting off the beaten path This article concentrates on Shimane and Tottori prefectures but because of the rail lines we feature we also dip into Hiroshima, Hyogo and Okayama Prefectures a little. It is not the purpose of... -
NHK World’s 「Japanology Plus」 features TS Japan Rail’s Stephen Turner
NHK World's Japanology Plus features TS Japan Rail's Stephen Turner travelling on the Kominato Railway. Join Stephen Turner and host Peter Barakan as they embark on a scenic train journey through Chiba Prefecture’s historic Kominato Rail... -
Understanding the Japan Rail Network – “Complicated and Confusing” is really “Comprehensive & Convenient”…
Complicated and confusing? For many first-time visitors, navigating Japan's extensive rail network might initially seem complicated and confusing. Fortunately, most travelers find that after a few days, the system becomes much easier to ... -
“The Enduring Charm of Printed Timetables…” TSJR’s Turner featured on NHK World’s Japan Railway Journal
Japan's printed railway timetable books are still popular despite the rise of travel planning apps! The March 20, 2025 edition of NHK World's Japan Railway Journal titled "The Enduring Charm of Printed Timetables," exploring why they rem... -
Visiting Japan? Two special offers for clients of TS Japan Rail and Mobal Japan – Save money on SIM Cards & Travel Planning
Save money on Mobal Japan's Voice and Data SIMs when visiting Japan and get a 10% discount on TSJR's travel planning services! Whether you are a tourist or rail enthusiast when getting off the beaten path in Japan it is important to have...
